Ralph Lauren quietly shuttered its two-year-old 20,000-square-foot store last week. Other brands are expected to close boutiques in a city that has lost its luster for cash-rich mainland Chinese tourists.

Brian Atwood
My mom taught me: Always be humble and to do what I love.My mom wishes I would: stop traveling so much.My mom loves to wear: diamonds and high heels.My mom’s signature dish: amazing grilled summer vegetables.My mom’s greatest talent: being a wonderful mother and constant source of inspiration.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: A phone/Skype call.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: A Skype call and the rest is a secret.

Prabal GurungMy mom taught me: perseverance, integrity, reverence and fortitude.My mom wishes I would: not be too hard on myself.My mom loves to wear: red lipstick.My mom’s signature dish: Everything is delicious! If I had to single something out, she cooks the best fish stew.My mom’s greatest talent: grace under pressure.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: for me to sleep, rest and take care of my health.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: She lives in Nepal so we’re separated by thousands of miles, but always find time to speak daily. I like to think I honor Mother’s Day every day of the year.

Cynthia RowleyMy mom taught me: to act my age, not my shoe size…and to be a pathological optimist. She was superpsyched I sent her an article about Normcore because she’s now the hippest person in Barrington, Ill.

Gilles Mendel, J.MendelMy mom taught me: how to appreciate the beauty of design through her insatiably curiosity for fashion, and her visionary sense of style.My mom wished I would: wear seersucker shorts and blazers, like when I was a little boy. Were she still alive today, she would definitely approve of my penchant for Thom Browne suits!My mom loved to wear: sable coats. My father was always so busy making furs for his clients, he rarely time to make her anything. She always complained about that.My mom’s signature dish: Canard aux Pêches et petits pois.My mom’s greatest talent: The discovery and mentorship of designers.

Rebecca MinkoffMy mom taught me: If I want something to be proactive about it and make it happen!My mom wishes I would: sleep more.My mom loves to wear: anything athletic or sporty.My mom’s signature dish: A big delicious salad.My mom’s greatest talent: Her ability to laugh and be funny.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: For me to visit her more.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: She doesn’t like gifts; her biggest request is more time spent together so we’re having a nice dinner with the family.

Nanette LeporeMy mom taught me: to laugh a lot and enjoy life. [She passed away in 2010.]My mom’s signature dish: was pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil from her garden.My mom’s greatest talent: was her beautiful soprano voice.What my mom would want from me for Mother’s Day: She always loved a pretty bouquet. If she was still with us, I’d take her to Venice.

Lela RoseMy mom taught me: Be nice, be nice, be nice.My mom wishes I would: move to Dallas.My mom’s signature dish: Pear gingerbread upside-down cake.My mom’s greatest talent: She can do anything — she can cook anything and is always learning new things.
What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: For me to send my daughter Rosey to Dallas to spend Mother’s Day with her.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: One of our custom Francis Palmer for Lela Rose serving pieces.

Guy Bedarida, John HardyMy mom taught me: to never be scared — she gave me courage to do many things in life, including moving from New York City to Bali.My mom wishes I would: be happy — that’s really all she wanted for me.My mom loves to wear: the jewelry I create for her.My mom’s signature dish: Roasted peppers marinated in hand-pressed olive oil.My mom’s greatest talent: Organic gardening.
What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: For me to spend time with her — and maybe a Naga bracelet. I am creating one in rose gold just for her.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: A trip to the spa in Toscani.
Jennifer Meyer MaguireMy mom taught me: to always be nice to everyone and to smother your children with hugs, kisses and love every single day.My mom wishes I would: call her five times a day rather than just one.My mom loves to wear: Her Jennifer Meyer cross-bar necklace and jeans. She loves jeans.My mom’s signature dish: She makes this amazing shrimp. I can’t explain it but it’s insane.My mom’s greatest talent: Being a mom. She still wants to come to every doctor’s appointment I have.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: She probably wants me to sleep more.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: (Spoiler alert, mom!) She has her eye on my new large heart and circle letter charms.

Jenni KayneMy mom taught me: to be nice to everyone and treat them like you would like to be treated.My mom wishes I would: cut my hair.My mom loves to wear: Jenni Kayne.My mom’s signature dish: A lemon meringue pie from Sweet Lady Jane.My mom’s greatest talent: Making conversation with anyone and everyone.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: To be with her girls.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: Monogrammed toiletry cases from Walker Valentine.
Stacey Bendet, Alice + OliviaMy mom taught me: what love is.My mom wishes I would: visit her in Florida more.My mom loves to wear: all things, especially our leather leggings.
My mom’s signature dish: Take out!
My mom’s greatest talent: Being the best yaya (grandmother) in the world.
What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: A day with her grandchildren.
What I will give her for Mother’s Day: I think our Olivia bag would be appropriate, filled with cards from the girls and her favorite black-and-white cookies.

Dana Lorenz, Fenton-FallonMy mom taught me: everything I needed to know in order to be a good person — and my love of gold chains and pearls.My mom wishes I would: take more time off. She always says I work too hard.My mom loves to wear: classic pieces — white blouses and navy and black jackets and trousers. Pearls.My mom’s signature dish: Beef Stroganoff and hors d’oeuvres.My mom’s greatest talent: Making me feel better.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: She always says, “Nothing, I don’t need anything” but I have a jewelry wish list from her a mile long!What I will give her for Mother’s Day: Everything on the list.

Eddie Borgo

My mom taught me: how to always be a gentleman.My mom wishes I would: call and visit more often.My mom loves to wear: jewelry.My mom’s signature dish: poppyseed cake.My mom’s greatest talent: perseverance.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: A long weekend at home.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: White peonies and jewelry.

Behnaz SarafpourMy mom taught me: how to draw.My mom wishes I would: wear lipstick more often.My mom loves to wear: anything superfeminine and colorful.My mom’s signature dish: Sweet rice with saffron.My mom’s greatest talent: Being the life of the party.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Always books.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: A new fashion photography book.

Lisa Vogel, president of Raj ManufacturingMy mom taught me: to always be a good person.My mom wishes I would: drive slower.My mom loves to wear: Our K Brunini bracelets.My mom’s signature dish: Dialing for dinner reservations.My mom’s greatest talent: Business and golf.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Nothing — she says she has everything so maybe some flowers.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: Lomoi monogrammed golf bag.
Shoshanna GrussMy mom taught me: to be kind to everyone, always.My mom wishes I would: wear lipstick everyday — and always carry a comb.My mom loves to wear: lipstick and earrings. She is always the picture of effortless perfection.My mom’s signature dish: Stuffed artichokes.My mom’s greatest talent: She is the kindest and most liked person I know; she is also an incredible artist.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: More time with my three monkeys, aka her grandchildren.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: I’m shipping my kids to her! Just kidding, I’ll give her a pavé diamond Jennifer Meyer cuff.

Andrea Lieberman, A.L.C.My grandmother wishes I would: move to New York and have more kids.My grandmother loves to wear: anything cashmere.My grandmother’s signature dish: Although traditional in many ways, cooking is not one of them.My grandmother’s greatest talent: She is the strongest I woman know and incredibly smart.What my grandmother wants from me for Mother’s Day: Drawings from the kids and a FaceTime session with the whole family.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: A cashmere blanket, flowers and the aforementioned drawings and lots of love via FaceTime.

Thom BrowneMy mom taught me: how to be true to myself.My mom wishes I would: smile in pictures.My mom loves to wear: heels.My mom’s greatest talent: Raising seven kids while being an attorney.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: To visit her.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: A visit.

Richard ChaiMy mom taught me: to love.My mom wishes I would: take out the piercings in my ears.My mom loves to wear: something I’ve designed.My mom signature dish: Doenjang Jigae, Korean tofu stew.My mom’s greatest talent: Compassion.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Just to be with all her children and grandchildren.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: It’s a surprise!

Nicole MillerMy mom taught me: how to cook.My mom wishes I would: not wear dark nail polish.My mom loves to wear: my sweaters.My mom’s signature dish: Coq au vin.My mom’s greatest talent: Adding up groceries faster than the register.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Chocolates.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: Chocolates.
Zac Posen:“My mom taught me: always respect the process and enjoy the result.”My mom wishes I would: spend a little more time with the family and less time on the road.My mom loves to wear: Zac Zac Posen and all sorts of vintage finds.My mom’s signature dish: My father does most of the cooking.My mom’s greatest talent: There are too many to count but her greatest would be her enormous generosity to others, especially for other women. I have a really strong admiration for her morals and ethics.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Last year, I planted a beautiful purple garden for her so she’ll be expecting some additional blooms and bulbs this year.

Jennifer FisherMy mom taught me: to be kind and trust your instincts.My mom wishes I would: come to California more with the kids.My mom loves to wear: stripes.My mom’s signature dish: Chili.My mom’s greatest talent: She is the wisest woman in the world.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Jewelry, obviously!What I will give her for Mother’s Day: Always flowers, a customized charm to add to her necklace and handmade cards from the kids.

Liya Kibede, LemlemMy mom taught me: beauty starts from the inside out — it magnifies when you focus your talents on serving others.My mom wishes I would: bring the grandchildren to visit often.My mom loves to wear: Lemlem, of course. It’s inspired by colors and designs I saw growing up in Addis.My mom’s signature dish: She makes the best Shiro, an Ethiopian dish.My mom’s greatest talent: She never accepts no for an answer…nothing is impossible for her. Her love and encouragement has been a guiding force.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: We want the same thing — to share laughs together with my kids — and to make safe and healthy motherhood possible for more women around the world.
Jordana Warmflash, designer, NovisMy mom taught me: how to sew.My mom wishes I would: not work so hard.My mom loves to wear: colorful glasses.My mom’s signature dish: She’s not much of a chef.My mom’s greatest talent: She’s an amazing doctor.What my mom wants from me for Mother’s Day: Probably just my company.What I will give her for Mother’s Day: Flowers, a Novis sweater and dinner together.

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